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Poland Faces an F-16 Pilot Shortage: About 40 Trained Pilots for 47 Aircraft

According to Rzeczpospolita, the Polish Air Force has 47 F-16 fighters but only about 40 trained pilots, while at least 70 are needed for effective operation. Training a new pilot takes about two years, and some experienced pilots have been transferred to the F-35 program. The personnel shortage calls into question Poland's ability to quickly turn its large-scale arms purchases into real combat capability.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin sign 10-year framework agreement for 850 F-35 fighters

On October 22, the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced a 10-year framework agreement providing for the purchase of at least 850 F-35 fighters for the US Armed Forces, as well as spare parts, upgrade kits and international orders. The company committed to investing at least $7 billion of its own funds and maintaining a production rate of 156 aircraft per year. The deal requires Congressional approval; the final cost has not been disclosed.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read